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15 January 2006, 03:25 AM | #61 |
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Thanks, Nick.
BTW, what is the latest state of your watch collection? We haven't been in touch for quite a while and an update (with some pics) would be wonderful! Thanks - JJ
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15 January 2006, 03:30 AM | #62 | |
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Great pics, Nick. A friend of mine had a house on the mainland (in Leicester) that was somewhat older I think but right on the road with the side entrance. Yours reminds me of the look of that house. I'm sure yours will look great when you are done with the renovations.
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Hey Nick. Beautiful house. Can't wait to see more pics of it.
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Hi Nick. Beautiful house
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15 January 2006, 08:23 PM | #66 |
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Thanks everyone
Thanks for the comments on the house: it's turning the corner from being a bit of a nightmare (and a bottomless pit!) to a labour of love. I still don't know when we'll get to live there properly though; work on the mainland really gets in the way but pays the bills
I think Adrian knows more about "putting up with where you work" than I do! (We work for the same Co.) But look at the quality birding that you get to do, Adrian. The house was a merchant's house originally, but had been changed into a dentist's surgery when we acquired it. BTW JJ, we still have the other house (that you've seen in pics of Veronica and myself) over on the other side of the village, but that's also rented out (we can use an annexe when we're on the Island). JJ: I don't really have a watch collection as such, but my daily wear is (another) SS Sub-date and I still have the ND Sub. I say "another" Sub-date, because I gave the original - and my Pepsi GMTII - to my sons when my eldest (Tom) graduated and took up his first graduate job. (The other son, Bill, is still a third year Engineering student, with another year to grad. At present he is helping to design an 82ft cruiser boat, sponsored by one of the world's most famous boat designers - a good placement with a job built in after graduation. Well done, my son! (Is this boat intended for his old man? ) I now miss the pepsi GMTII, ('spose I always knew I would) so that will be the next purchase when I get a bonus at the end of March. Last edited by Islander; 15 January 2006 at 09:38 PM.. |
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Yeah right!
I was glad to get out of the more senior position I had with the previous joint venture that we were in. The main board was a nightmare and, as discussed before, the effort of trying to keep literally thousands of people employed in a difficult marketplace is not good for one's health.
I'm back on the "reasearchy" side now and much happier. I suppose it doesn't matter what level you're at, there's always some pain in the neck somewhere above you Last edited by Islander; 15 January 2006 at 09:44 PM.. |
15 January 2006, 10:18 PM | #69 |
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A few more Island pics
It will be no surprise that I don't have a monopoly on good looking Island houses (as if!). Here are a few more (apologies to those who may have seen these pics at some time at "the other place").
Godshill village (yes its a real village, not a showplace):- Mottistone manor - there's quite a few manor houses, but this is a good one! and we'll throw in a medieval castle too.... Carisbrooke Castle, occasional home of Queen Victoria and prison to Charles I |
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JJ: I don't really have a watch collection as such, but my daily wear is (another) SS Sub-date and I still have the ND Sub. I say "another" Sub-date, because I gave the original - and my Pepsi GMTII - to my sons when my eldest (Tom) graduated and took up his first graduate job. (The other son, Bill, is still a third year Engineering student, with another year to grad. At present he is helping to design an 82ft cruiser boat, sponsored by one of the world's most famous boat designers - a good placement with a job built in after graduation. Well done, my son! (Is this boat intended for his old man? )
I now miss the pepsi GMTII, ('spose I always knew I would) so that will be the next purchase when I get a bonus at the end of March. Hi Nick, Thanks for the update. Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't you also have an LV Sub in your collection? Hope you get a new GMT-II soon. On this forum, you are allowed only the all black one, or you get banned by Ed!!
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16 January 2006, 07:56 PM | #71 |
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No LV yet
I'm still waiting for an LV at list! Thanks for reminding me. I did talk to my AD a while back who said that they've only had two or three come in - and I am about 2 away still.
I'm not really in any hurry. When it comes in, I'll grab it. My previous GMTII has been all three SS variants: it started all black, then black / red and then pepsi. My son is keeping it at pepsi, but I have the other two bezels if he changes his mind (a London RSC benefit!). |
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Hi Nick. Great pix and your new island house looks impressive. Can't wait to see pix of the finished product. Great pic of the boat in tough seas, too. Were you on 'it' or were you snapping the pic?
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17 January 2006, 12:15 AM | #73 |
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Hi John
Thanks for the comments. I can't wait to see the house finished and us moved in either!
I think both could be some way off though... maybe not until this time next year because of work and commitments to the friends still helping and living in it. I was driving the boat, while my son Tom took the pics. The boat's back in the yard at present for a major refit; new Steyr engines and a complete renovation of hull and superstructure (watch this space for pics in about April/early May !). We still have the Boston Whaler in St Ives as well, but it's a little cold for open boats at present, methinks |
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Oh yes!
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... and the Nelson's usually in the water all year round (with occasional hauls out for cleaning / anti-fouling), so I'm no armchair sailor... On the Island, I can leave home, reach the boat in a couple of minutes, then "flat taps" brings up the French coast (and all that good cheap wine) in just over 4 hours. All year round. Last edited by Islander; 17 January 2006 at 08:28 AM.. |
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Sorry, I've been offline a lot lately. To answer your question, YES, I still love the Panerai. Perhaps too much?? I've almost completely stopped looking at other watches to buy. A first for me...
What about you? I really like the pics you posted of yours on a bracelet. Have you sold it yet? |
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Smart man, taking the 88!
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I'll submit one, best ever for me LOL
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29 January 2006, 10:28 AM | #84 |
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Harrod's Watch.
This was a lovely watch. I believe it was made for Harrods. I wish I had kept it. Gevril has one like it.
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29 January 2006, 02:08 PM | #85 |
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Superb hands and dial....don't like that lug system though. Overall, a very handsome watch!!
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Like the hands and dial. It looks good on the strap also.
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Even my dog Luna has one....
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and boner
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And one for JJ
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